12:50 PM EST, 01/04/2017 (MT Newswires) -- Harte Gold (HRT.TO) jumped 5% in recent trade after it said that drilling has re-commenced drilling at the Sugar Zone deposit and that it is currently negotiating for the restart of drilling at the Middle Zone discovery.

The drill program at the Sugar Zone Deposit will accelerate Harte Gold's strategy of preparing for commercial production while completing the permitting process.

Meanwhile, a contract is currently being negotiated to recommence drilling on Harte Gold's "Middle Zone Discovery. The Middle Zone discovery has the potential to add significant ounces close to the Sugar Zone Mine and enhance future operations, the company noted.

The stock moves at the top half of 52-week range $0.07 - $0.34.

Price: 0.31, Change: +0.02, Percent Change: +5.1